On Wednesday, the LA Clippers misplaced 108-80 to the Minnesota Timberwolves at dwelling. The group is 14-10 this season and 7-3 of their final 10. They’re presently sixth within the Western Convention by their first 24 video games. This offseason, the group parted methods with two veteran gamers. 

Paul Geroge left in free company and signed a brand new long-term cope with the 76ers forward of the 2024-25 season. Moreover, the Clippers traded Russell Westbrook to the Jazz and he was waived by Utah. Finally, the previous MVP signed a two-year, veteran’s minimal with the Nuggets. Whereas the group misplaced star expertise, the Clippers are nonetheless discovering methods to remain related within the West. Norman Powell is one Clippers participant who’s off to a scorching begin this season. Powell believes there aren’t any egos on this yr’s roster and everyone seems to be doing no matter it takes to win.

The Clippers are linked as a group in 2024-25

Norman Powell says nobody has an ego on this yr’s Clippers group

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Final season, the Clippers completed the yr 51-31 however misplaced within the first spherical of the Western Convention playoffs. In 2024-25, the group misplaced a few of their finest gamers from the earlier season. Nevertheless, the Clippers are nonetheless taking part in at a excessive stage for the expertise they do have. Main the group in factors per recreation this season is Norman Powell (23.9). That may be a new profession excessive for the 31-year-old. There have been rumors that Powell was going to be traded this offseason. As an alternative, he’s been one of many group’s most constant scorers in his 17 video games performed.

Powell defined that the roster is 2024-25 is “team-oriented” and “coachable”, two issues a successful group wants. He even stated that the Clippers are taking part in “pure basketball.” It’s not gamers trying to play iso ball and take unhealthy pictures. LA is taking part in linked on each side of the ball and is attempting to win each time they contact the courtroom. Their subsequent recreation is Sunday, December 8 at dwelling vs. the Rockets.